Company Secretarial Officer Full Time Job

Company Secretarial Officer – Sandton, Johannesburg.

Our law firm/legal client is seeking an experienced Company Secretarial Officer to manage compliance, with a strong focus on FICA/AML, while providing full company secretarial and governance support.

The role includes compliance frameworks, regulatory reporting, stakeholder training, board/committee support, CIPC filings, and statutory records.

ESSENTIAL Company Secretarial / CGISA / CIS qualification.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 3-4 years’ experience in compliance and company secretarial/governance
• Minimum 1 years’ FICA/AML experience
• FICA compliance certificate
• Company Secretarial / CGISA / CIS qualification
• Law degree and/or admitted attorney advantageous
• Professional compliance certifications such as ACAMS, ICA or CCEP advantageous
• Strong knowledge of FICA, AML/CFT, Companies Act, CIPC requirements and corporate governance
• Excellent reporting, record-keeping, analytical and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and stakeholder management ability

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and monitor compliance policies, procedures and controls⁠
• Manage the FICA framework and RMCP, including risk assessments, KYC/EDD, sanctions screening, record-keeping and audits⁠
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with FICA, AML/CFT and governance requirements⁠
• Investigate compliance breaches and escalate/report where required⁠
• Prepare compliance reports for senior management and board level⁠
• Deliver FICA/AML training and provide guidance to staff and clients
• Maintain statutory registers, including beneficial ownership records⁠
• Prepare and submit CIPC filings, annual returns and statutory documentation⁠
• Prepare board, committee and AGM packs, agendas, minutes and resolutions⁠
• Advise on corporate governance and assist with governance frameworks⁠
• Liaise with regulators including FIC, CIPC, FSCA/Prudential Authority where applicable, and external auditors